Nicole Reeve-Parker

The Whole U • February 4 2026

Communicating respectfully with people of all gender expressions

In this context, understanding what gender-inclusive language is and how to use it can be confusing: it’s not typically something we learn in school, it’s constantly evolving, and people’s preferences for defining their identity can vary widely and change over time.

The Whole U • February 4 2026

Getting involved in ecological restoration

It turned out to be a mature Douglas fir shedding 1,000 pounds of its bark. Professor Franklin, a longtime steward of old growth forests and advocate for ecological restoration, has yet to meet Sasquatch. But for those hoping to, engaging in ecological restoration projects in the forests of the Pacific Northwest is a great place to start.

UW Combined Fund Drive • August 13 2025

Protect yourself from poor air quality during this fire season

August 13, 2025Wildfire season is upon us, and though the air quality in the Pacific Northwest is at safe levels most of the time, many will remember our dubious honor in October of 2022 when Seattle had the worst air quality in the world and want to be prepared.
According to environmental health researcher Savannah D’Evelyn, a postdoctoral fellow with the UW Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, wildfire smoke doesn’t cause an onset of new disease. However, particulate m...

NC State Online and Distance Education • February 26 2025

Preparing for Ethical Leadership in Animal Rights: Meet AnneMarie Faulk, LPS ‘24

Watching her daughter begin her academic journey recently as a first year student at NC State was a proud moment for AnneMarie Faulk. It was also the catalyst for Faulk to finally realize her goal of pursuing her own college degree. After many years of being away from the workforce, she discovered that her career opportunities were limited by her lack of a college degree.

DELTA News • February 26 2025

High Structure Course Design Improves Student Success

High structure course design is a pedagogical approach that prioritizes student success through frequent, structured in-class activities, periodic feedback and instructor-facilitated peer-to-peer interactions. Characterized by clearly defined learning goals, high structure learning centers active learning opportunities to strengthen students’ long-term information retention and critical thinking skills.

DELTA News • February 26 2025

Meet Faculty Fellow Christopher Crosbie

Studying the humanities, advocates for liberal arts education say, teaches students to become more critical thinkers, better global citizens and stronger communicators. It trains them to engage deeply with texts, history, culture, languages and human civilizations. And, it sparks curiosity, inspires boundary-pushing and creates communities.

DELTA News • February 26 2025

AI Tools in the Classroom Offer Unprecedented Opportunities for Learning

Wielding generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools in the classroom offers seemingly limitless opportunities for both instructors and students to learn, collaborate and explore — but incorporating these tools in the classroom is not without its challenges.

DELTA News • October 23 2024

Ungrading: Empowering Student Success through Feedback and Reflection

“Learning is always a journey — but if your only focus is racing to your destination, you’ll miss some pretty cool things along the way.” So says Lisa Falk in a voiceover for the DELTA-produced animation What is Ungrading? The animation explains the movement to decenter the role of numeric grades in formal learning environments in favor of qualitative instructor feedback and student self-reflection — ungrading.

DELTA News • October 1 2024

Inside DELTA: 5 Questions with Mike Cuales

When he was a kid, Mike Cuales was constantly disassembling and modifying his toys — often within minutes of receiving them. His drive to dismantle has shaped not just his hobbies but also his career.

DELTA News • September 23 2024

Collaborative Research Highlights Value of Inclusive Course Design in Fostering Student Success

Initial findings of new research conducted jointly by DELTA Research and the Office for Faculty Excellence suggest a strong correlation between inclusive teaching practices and positive outcomes for students including increased feelings of belonging, perceptions of instructor caring, overall course satisfaction and course performance.

NC State Online and Distance Education • August 26 2024

Engineering Solutions for Working North Carolinians

NC State’s Havelock Site-Based Mechanical Engineering Systems (MES) Bachelor of Science in Engineering program got its start in 2004 to meet the needs of non-degreed engineers in eastern North Carolina.

DELTA News • August 26 2024

Immersive VR Tours Promote Inclusive Recreation

The physical, mental and emotional health benefits of being in nature are well-documented and almost universally recognized – but not everyone’s experience of outdoor recreation is the same. Also, not all people have equal access to opportunities and time in nature, or feel safe and welcomed in public outdoor locations.

NC State Online and Distance Education • August 26 2024

‘Knot’ Your Average Approach to Design Education

NC State’s Doctor of Design (D.Des) program in the College of Design is unique — just like the student-practitioners it attracts.

NC State Online and Distance Education • August 26 2024

An Unforgettable Adventure: Meet Reginald Simon, MSA ‘24

Educator Reginald Simon is genuinely passionate about developing the leadership potential and self-esteem of the young people he teaches, mentors, advises and coaches.

DELTA News • August 26 2024

Inside DELTA: 5 Questions with Carrie Helms

“Wake up, drink coffee, be awesome.”

This is how Carrie Helms starts her days, though recently she’s cut back her coffee consumption to one or two cups a day, which she enjoys with Chobani White Chocolate Raspberry creamer.

“Holy smokes,” she said of the Chobani. “It’s all one needs in life.”

DELTA News • August 26 2024

Course Accessibility Express Grants Remove Barriers to Student Success

DELTA’s Accessibility Team is fast acquiring a reputation for exceptional leadership in fostering a culture of inclusion at NC State. Established in 2021, this interdisciplinary team works toward a strategic shared vision of educational equity for all students, regardless of ability or identity, through accessible digital practices.

NC State Online and Distance Education • August 22 2024

Persevering Through Hardship: Meet Cherrelle Lawrence, Ed.D. '24

Lawrence was a first-generation college student with a passion for education. She was serving as Dean for Corporate Learning and Professional Development at Vance-Granville Community College when she decided to pursue her dream of completing a doctoral degree.

The Whole U • September 25 2023

Raising healthy kids in a digital world

As a tween or teen, it can be difficult to navigate the complexities of social media. These strategies can empower parents and caregivers to create a realistic plan for their family’s screen use.